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The following maintenance schedule is quoted directly from the Wilson Combat 1911 Auto Maintenance Manual by Bill Wilson.
Clean and Lube, Routine:
Lead bullet use every 300-500 rounds
Jacketed bullet use every 500-700 rounds
Carry pistols once a month
Clean and Lube, Thorough:
Every 5,000 rounds and/or every 3 months your pistol should be completely disassembled, cleaned and lubricated.
Spring Replacement:
Recoil spring every 2,000 rounds
Firing pin spring every 5,000 rounds
Hammer spring every 25,000 rounds
Parts Replacement:
Firing pin stop: when cracked
Slide stop: when broken
Extractor: when hook edges become worn or fails to maintain tension
Credit to the Sight M1911
http://www.sightm1911.com/
Clean and Lube, Routine:
Lead bullet use every 300-500 rounds
Jacketed bullet use every 500-700 rounds
Carry pistols once a month
Clean and Lube, Thorough:
Every 5,000 rounds and/or every 3 months your pistol should be completely disassembled, cleaned and lubricated.
Spring Replacement:
Recoil spring every 2,000 rounds
Firing pin spring every 5,000 rounds
Hammer spring every 25,000 rounds
Parts Replacement:
Firing pin stop: when cracked
Slide stop: when broken
Extractor: when hook edges become worn or fails to maintain tension
Credit to the Sight M1911
http://www.sightm1911.com/